BAC Beatbox Academy
The Battersea Arts Centre Beatbox Academy is where young people aged 12–21 can learn to beatbox, jam with other young musicians, make your own music and perform in your own show.
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“We’re called the Beatbox Academy. But we’re a lot more than just beatboxing. Some people come and never beatbox. But it’s a place to express yourself, meet people, have something to do, learn those skills, collaborative skills, talking to each other, get creative –and it’s somewhere to go just to be positive.”
Conrad Murray has led the BAC Beatbox Academy since 2008. He has developed a musical and theatrical devising practice to create new forms of performance and theatre. They have created many different theatre productions over the years. (The First Instrument, Home, Rave) finally leading to a BAC Production in 2016 – the 5 star-rated (Observer, The Stage) Frankenstein.
BAC Beatbox Academy: Frankenstein
Frankenstein is at the Battersea Arts Centre from 12–29 March > Tickets.
Conrad is an actor, writer, director, rapper, beatboxer, singer and theatre maker. He writes and performs regularly around the UK and his music has been showcased on the BBC Asia Network. He has written and performed in Denmarked as well as co-writing and performing in the critically acclaimed No Milk For The Foxes (Beats&Elements, 2015).
BAC Beatbox Academy and Project Twist-It: Film
BAC Beatbox Academy at Project Twist-It Live!
The BAC Beatbox Academy team focused on smashing stigma in schools. This is the result of their work over just one day!